Easy Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls Recipe – Ultimate Comfort Food Dinner
Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls are a comforting layered meal made with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy chicken nuggets, sweet corn, melted cheese, and rich gravy. This easy bowl-style dinner is perfect for quick weeknights and uses simple ingredients to create a hearty, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm mashed potatoes
- 6 oz cooked chicken nuggets (about 12–16)
- 1/2 cup prepared gravy
- 1/2 cup cooked corn
- 1/4 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare mashed potatoes and keep warm.
- Cook chicken nuggets until crispy according to package instructions.
- Heat gravy in a saucepan and cook corn in a separate pan.
- Divide mashed potatoes into two bowls.
- Top with chicken nuggets, corn, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle gravy over the top.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Air-frying the chicken nuggets makes them extra crispy.
- Great way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
- Try swapping cheeses or adding bacon bits for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg